Pay Equity Update
On September 23, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal the critical pay equity decision impacting employers who achieved pay equity using the proxy method in Ontario. As we…
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DS Sector Budgets Released But Wage Cap Legislation Looms: What do we do with Bill 124?
At long last, DS Sector agencies across Ontario have received their budget packages. For the most part, budgets remain unchanged (including sustainability funding offered up by the Liberals pre-election 2018), a huge relief…
The “L” Word: Layoffs and Restructuring in Response to New Funding Realities and Pressure for “Efficiencies”
The Broader Public Sector is in a time of transition. From the regionalization of services (see the new Ontario Health Teams) to changes in the way services are funded (see the switch…
Opting Out of WSIB: Key Considerations for Employers Facing Fiscal Uncertainty
Last September, the WSIB announced that its unfunded liability (at one point well in excess of $13B) had been eliminated and that the WSIB would be slashing premiums for employers by 30%. …
Attendance Management in Today’s Workplace
Can an employer request a medical note for every employee absence from the workplace? Is it disciplinary to give an employee a warning letter for poor attendance at work? Should employers treat…
Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019
On June 5, 2019, the government introduced Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019. Bill 124 contains compensation restraint measures for non-union and unionized employees employed…
Pay Equity Decision has Dramatic Implications for Employers Subject to Proxy
On April 30, 2019, the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice overturned a Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal (Tribunal) decision with dramatic implications for employers using the proxy method. As…
What the Ontario Budget Means for Government Funded Employers
On April 11, 2019, the government of Ontario presented its first budget, Protecting What Matters Most. In its plan, the government laid out its top four priorities for the province: balancing the…
Tips and Traps for Families Paying Private Workers
Families face many challenging questions when securing funding and finding workers to support a loved one with a disability. Frequently asked questions include: Where do I find a worker? How do I…
Ontario Court of Appeal Rules No Tort of Harassment
In the recent decision of Merrifield v. Canada (Attorney General), 2019 ONCA 205, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) overturned a lower court decision which had recognized a freestanding “tort of harassment.”…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.